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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #434082017building

Postal Telegraph Building

existing 61.0 m 14 floors 1894

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Building Mass Height61.0 m
Tip Height61.0 m
Architectural Height61.0 m
Roof Height61.0 m
Main Roof Height57.9 m Source: Sanborn Map
Floors14 Source: Sanborn Map
Completion1894
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-classical
Address253 Broadway
Smart Address256 Broadway
Smart Address257 Broadway
Smart Address251–253 Broadway
Smart Address1–7 Murray Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-07

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  1. Photo 251-297-004
    David Guija
  2. Photo 619-404-391
    John W. Cahill
  3. Photo 976-473-537
    Nate Lindsey